Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: James Roberts #3435 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Strong Finish James from Antioch, CA, aged 50, participated in the 2025 REVEL White Mountains Half Marathon. His overall timing was 3:41:01, resulting in a pace of 16:52 min/mile. He completed 13.1 miles, placing 1083rd out of 1274 participants, and ranked 35th in his M50-54 age division. James's performance had noticeable variability. His first split was a strong 12:37 min/mile, but there was a slowdown with a 22:44 min/mile at mile 8. Interestingly, he closed with a more robust 16:33 min/mile in his final mile, showing resilience and strength toward the end. Maintaining a consistent pace during the middle miles could further enhance his overall performance. Finishing 23rd in his age division for the last split, he demonstrated potential for improvement in pacing strategy throughout the race. Joining "Run like a Girl," his team spirit was exemplified in this exciting event.